Data Security Testing (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student knows the common evaluation and auditing criteria used in security testing. The student is also able to apply security testing methods, techniques and tools into practice. In addition, the student masters the basic concepts and implementation criteria of security testing.

Content

The course covers the following areas
o Information security and privacy
o Information classification and security methods
o Good practice on information management and data processing
o Security assessment and auditing
o Standardization and security standards
o Certification and accreditation
o Security testing and testing process
o Security testing methods and techniques
o Security testing tools and testing results
o Documentation and reporting of security testing
o Network security testing
o System software security testing
o Client-side application security testing
o Server-side application security testing
o Vulnerability management

Materials

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- webinars
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
- seminars

Employer connections

- visiting lecturers
- projects

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): The student knows the course-related terminology and is able to utilize the security testing methods, techniques and tools studied in the course when assisted. In addition, the student knows criteria and practices concerning security testing.

Satisfactory (2): The student knows the course-related terminology and is able to utilize the security testing methods, techniques and tools in practice when guided. In addition, the student knows criteria and practices concerning criteria and practices.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): The student knows the terminology the course-related terminology and is able to utilize the security testing methods, techniques and tools studied in the course in practice when instructed. In addition, the student knows criteria and practices concerning security testing and is able to apply them limitedly to testing situations and results.

Very good (4): The student masters the course-related terminology and is able to almost independently apply the security testing methods, techniques and tools studied in the course into practice. In addition, the student knows criteria and practices concerning security testing and is able to apply them generally to testing situations and results

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters the course-related terminology and is able to independently apply the security testing methods, techniques and tools studied in the course into practice. In addition, the student knows the criteria and practices concerning security testing and is able to apply them extensively to testing situations and results.

Qualifications

Operating Systems

Further information

Note: Limitations of the COVID-19 situation